Biology 2.1.6 Examples of tissue

Question	Answer
Define tissue	A collection of specialised cells that work together to perform a specific function
Define an organ	Collection of tissues working together to perform a particular fuction
Define organ systems	Organs that work together to perform life functions eg the digestive system
What do squamous epithelia cells do? Where are they found?	They provide a low friction lining and a short diffusion pathway Lining of blood vessels and alveoli
What do ciliated epithelia cells do? Where are they found?	They have hair like structures called cilia that sweep away mucus Found in trachea and bronchi
Is this a squamous or ciliated epithelia cell? Image: Ciliated Epithelia Cell (binary/octet-stream)	Ciliated
Is this a squamous or ciliated epithelia cell? Image: Simple Squamous Epitheliam (binary/octet-stream)	Squamous
What does cartilage do? Where is it found?	It's connective tissue that connects tissue to bone and protects the end of joints Ends of long bones at joints
What does muscle do?	They contract and relax to perform movements
What does xylem do? Image: Xylem And Phloem 1 (binary/octet-stream)	It transports minerals and water around the plant
What does phloem do?	Transports sugar around the plant

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